Height over 2698MM packages 40' Open Top & 20' Flatrack High Cube Containers from Shenzhen Shanghai Ningbo China to Iran Services
Iran bound Specialized ocean freight for out-of-gauge and overheight cargo – from China's top ports to Iran with precision.
Height > 2698MM
Tailored for tall machinery, steel structures, and industrial parts
40' Open Top & 20' Flatrack
Removable tops & collapsible end walls for max flexibility
Shenzhen · Shanghai · Ningbo
Three major hubs with direct sailings to Bandar Abbas, Iran
Container Types for Overheight Cargo
40' Open Top
- ✓ Internal height (no cover): ~2.35 m
- ✓ Door opening height: ~2.28 m
- ✓ Max payload: 26–28 tonnes
- ✓ Best for: Machinery, steel coils, timber, oversized industrial parts
Top-loading capability allows easy placement of tall items; tarpaulin cover protects during transit.
20' Flatrack High Cube
- ✓ Platform height: Low floor for easy loading
- ✓ High cube design: Extra vertical space
- ✓ Max payload: 30–35 tonnes
- ✓ Best for: Heavy machinery, pipes, construction equipment, vehicles
Collapsible end walls and multiple lashing points for secure overheight transport.
Origin Ports – Shenzhen · Shanghai · Ningbo
🔹 Shenzhen
Yantian / Shekou – Southern China's hub with high-frequency services to Bandar Abbas. Ideal for Guangdong and Pearl River Delta cargo.
🔹 Shanghai
World's busiest port – most sailings to Iran, state-of-the-art facilities for OOG (out-of-gauge) cargo.
🔹 Ningbo
Deep-water port with efficient operations and growing Middle East trade – excellent for cargo from Zhejiang and Jiangsu.
Destination: Iran – Bandar Abbas & Beyond
Primary gateway: Bandar Abbas – modern terminals handling the majority of Iran's container imports.
- Transit time: 18–25 days (varies by carrier and routing).
- Inland delivery: Truck & rail connections to Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, and other major cities.
- Customs clearance: Our local partners ensure smooth import procedures.
Alternative ports like Bandar Imam Khomeini and Bushehr are available upon request.
📌 Key service highlights
- ✔ Pre-shipment survey
- ✔ Professional lashing plans
- ✔ Full documentation support
- ✔ Cargo insurance options
Container Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | 40' Open Top | 20' Flatrack High Cube |
|---|---|---|
| Max height capacity | ~2.35 m (open) | Platform + lashing height up to ~2.9 m |
| Payload | 26–28 t | 30–35 t |
| Loading method | Top-loading (crane) | Top/side loading |
| Best suited for | Tall but lighter items | Heavy, dense overheight cargo |
| Securing | Lashing rings, tarpaulin cover | Collapsible ends, multiple lashing points |
Why This Service?
- ✅ Specialized expertise – decades in OOG/project cargo
- ✅ Competitive rates – strong carrier relationships
- ✅ Equipment availability – large pool of open top & flatracks
- ✅ End-to-end service – pickup to door delivery
- ✅ Real-time tracking – visibility throughout the voyage
- ✅ Local presence in Iran – seamless customs & inland logistics
- ✅ Full compliance – with Iranian import regulations
- ✅ Dedicated support – personal account manager